Hi, I’m Amy Dunn! And today, I’m going to discuss Sparkling Wine: The Best Picks for Any Budget!
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I am super excited to be talking to you about one of the most well-known styles of wine in the world.
What is it?
The Italians had to change the name of their grape just to preserve the integrity of their produce. The Germans are thought to have the highest consumption per capita of this style of wine. The French are known to produce some of the most expensive bottles quoted to tastes like stars, and the English are now making bottles that can rival the French in wine
competitions.
I am, of course talking about sparkling wines. And today we are going to look at a variety of sparkling wines from across the world, and what their differences are. Now, it seems only right to start with perhaps the most famous version of all of these, which is champagne. But isn’t it all champagne? I can hear some of you ask. No, there is great confusion in many wine producing countries and many non-wine producing countries that when you see a glass of sparkling wine, it has to be champagne. But in fact, Lou champagne, the drink can only be called champagne.
Let me take you on a virtual tour of my top sparkling wines so you can impress your friends with your knowledge & a great bottle selection.
Amy Dunn: Wine Expert
After graduating from the University of Bath, England, having read International Management and Spanish, Amy made the move to London where she spent a few years stint working for various well regarded wine establishments; on trade, off trade and market research, and where she undertook the holy-grail of exams the WSET qualifications. Her favourite grape is pinot noir for its sassiness and her favourite wine region to date is Lebanon for its history, authenticity and potential.